South Dakota Association of Elementary School Principals

Instructional Leader Award Nomination

SOUTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

Name of Nominee:

Nominee’s School: Grade Configuration:

School Address: Telephone:

Fax: E-mail

Nominator’s name/address/phone:

Please complete the following questions. Do not use the name of the nominee when filling out this form.

1. Describe the nominee’s leadership activities. Rate each of the following criteria on a scale of 1 to 5 with one being low and five being high.

____Knows and helps teachers implement the curriculum

____Observes classrooms/staff on a regular basis

____Knows and facilitates effective instructional practices while remediating ineffective ones

____Applies valid research findings to school practices

____Provides instructional materials to reinforce the curriculum

____Encourages staff to participate in leadership roles and involves them in decision-making

____Is sensitive to and resolves conflict fairly and consistently

____Encourages parents to work with teachers and students to develop plans for student progress

____Helps students in the development of strong study skills, effective use of time, and completion of tasks

____Communicates the school mission effectively with all segments of the school and community 2. Describe the involvement that students, staff, and patrons have played in conjunction with the nominee in the instructional leadership role.

3. Describe the effect that the nominee has had in terms of students’ achievement.